Iconography is not just a form of art. It is a silent prayer, a light that passes through the hands of the creator and is imprinted on the wood, in color, in form. It has deep roots in the Greek tradition and the Orthodox soul, carrying faith, humility and sacred inspiration through the centuries.
Icon painters are unique creators. With patience, reverence, and inner devotion, they do not simply paint faces, but reveal forms that speak to the heart and elevate the spirit.
Ms. Kalliopi Ersotelou belongs to those people who serve this art with deep faith and genuine love. In her works one can discern not only technical perfection, but also the power of the soul that converses with the sacred. Each of her images seems to carry a blessing, a silent presence, a touch of light.
I hope that our interview with Ms. Kalliopi Ersotelou will be a beautiful opportunity for all of us to get closer to the world of iconography, to feel its deeper meaning and to recognize the important place it holds as a spiritual and cultural legacy of Hellenism.
Watch the interview here
The art of iconography: A discussion with experienced iconographer Ms. Kalliopi Ersotelou
photo Greek Radio FL
